Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Exhibition is now on view at the New York State Museum!
Click here to view an Instagram reel that I made after visiting the exhibition.
Helpful information:
-There is a pink Barbie Ultravette car in the lobby of the museum that you can sit in
-The exhibition is in the West Gallery (take a right after you enter the museum and it’s right there)
-The shop at the museum has Barbie merchandise to buy (take a left after you enter the museum and it’s right there)
This exhibition is open through April 26, 2026.
Cost: FREE
*However, they do suggestion a donation when visiting the NYS Museum.
Visit https://nysm.nysed.gov/
The NYS Museum is open Tuesday- Sunday from 9:30am-5pm. Closed on Mondays and all state-observed holidays. Check their website before heading out.
Don’t forget that rides on the New York State Carousel on the 4th Floor are FREE. Open 11am-4pm
The New York State Museum is located at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230.
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There are cute photo ops in the lobby of the NYS Museum!
There are cute photo ops throughout the exhibition!
Below are pictures of the Shop at the Museum.
There are strollers you can borrow from the main lobby desk.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibition.
The above pictures were taken in December 2025.
